§ 252. Declaration of policy
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Government of the Virgin Islands that the public is entitled to the fullest practicable information regarding the decision making processes of this government. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide the public with such information, while protecting the rights of individuals and the […]
§ 253. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter— (a) “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, association or public or private organization other than a governmental agency. (b) “Governmental agency” or “agency” means all of the following: (1) [Deleted.] (2) All governing and/or administrative boards and commissions, including but not limited to, the Board of Medical Examiners, the Board […]
§ 254. Open meetings of government agencies required
(a) All meetings of a governmental agency or of a subdivision thereof authorized to take action on behalf of the agency shall be open to the public. (b) Except where the agency finds that the public interest requires otherwise, subsection (a) hereof shall not apply to any agency meetings, or any portion of an agency […]
§ 200c. Juan Francisco Luis Day
(a) July 10 of each year, the birthday of Juan Francisco Luis, shall be observed as “Juan Francisco Luis Day” in the Virgin Islands in honor of the late Governor Juan Francisco Luis. Appropriate ceremonies shall be held in all public schools in the Virgin Islands. Such ceremonies may include programs, assemblies and/or guest speakers. […]
§ 200d. Purple Heart Day
(a) August 7th of each year is designated Purple Heart Day. (b) The Governor shall annually, issue a proclamation designating August 7th as Purple Heart Day. Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to commemorate Purple Heart Day and honor those wounded or killed while serving in any […]
§ 200e. Disability History and Awareness Month
(a) This section may be cited as “The Disability History and Awareness Month Act”. (b) The month of October is designated “Disability History and Awareness Month”. Annually during the month of October, each public school shall conduct and promote educational activities that provide instruction, awareness and understanding of disability history and people with disabilities. The […]
§ 200f. Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day
(a) The last Sunday of September of each year is designated as “Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day” in recognition of and appreciation for the Gold Star Mothers and Families who have suffered the supreme sacrifice of losing family members in the service of the United States of America Armed Forces. (b) The Governor shall […]
§ 200g. David Hamilton Jackson Month
(a) The month of November of each year is designated as “David Hamilton Jackson Month” to highlight Mr. Jackson’s achievements and his contributions to the people of the Virgin Islands. (b) The Commissioner of Education, the Virgin Islands Cultural Heritage Institute, the Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Office and the Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums […]
§ 200h. Virgin Islands Water Safety Month
The month of May each year is designated as Virgin Islands Water Safety Month.
§ 200i. Virgin Islands Prostate and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
(a) The month of September each year is designated as Virgin Islands Prostate and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; and (b) The Governor shall issue an annual proclamation calling upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens of the Territory to observe this month with appropriate activities and events.